An open letter to Toronto media
Dear nice Toronto media people:
None of the candidates mentioned the word “crack” because I suspect the research shows, consistently, voters don’t want candidates talking about crack instead of the many other issues.
In addition, I also suspect the research shows that the media’s ongoing preoccupation with crack, to the exclusion of any other issue, is one of the reasons why voters still cast a sympathy vote for Rob Ford.
You’re welcome.
Sincerely, Warren
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Olivia won the second hour of the debate, too!
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: OLIVIA DOMINATED DEBATE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 2014
The second hour of the Toronto mayoralty debate was a lot like the first: Olivia Chow dominated!
The pundits agree that Olivia Chow was the only candidate who took on Rob Ford directly. Meanwhile, all the other candidates tried to take on Olivia – and failed.
Don’t just take our word for it – here is what the pundits and the press have to say:
“I thought she had a very strong performance. She was the only one going after Mayor Rob Ford.” – John Stall, 680 News
“Tory replies with a major nose stretcher – [says] he’s never backed any [revenue] tools.” – John Lorinc, Globe & Mail
“Ford: ‘We haven’t had one union strike.’ False. There was a library workers’ strike.” – Daniel Dale, Toronto Star
“I thought [Olivia] was best when she set herself up as the defender of the city.” – Charlie Gillis, Macleans
“Ford: ‘We’ve created 57,000 jobs.’ Misleading. Jobs # was up 57k last year, has since dropped by about 50k – now just 6,000 jobs.” – Daniel Dale, Toronto Star
“Tory says he’ll have a complete plan later.”- David Nickle, Toronto Community News
“Yikes, #RobFord again exaggerates his record on keeping taxes low. Untrue Toronto’s have been kept lower than any other city.” – Robert Benzie, Toronto Star
“Ford: ‘We have the lowest tax increase’ of any North American city. False.” – Daniel Dale, Toronto Star
“Tory double speak.” – Greg Elmer, Research Chair, Ryerson University
“I think Olivia connected. A lot of people were thinking the same thing. [Rob Ford], you’ve got to go.” – John Stall, 680 News
“Chow ends: ‘Time for change.'” – Daniel Dale, Toronto Star
Olivia won the first hour of the first debate!
Don’t just take my word for it:
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: OLIVIA BEGINS FIRST MAYORAL DEBATE ON A WINNING NOTE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 2014
In the opening 23 minutes of CityTV’s first mayoral debate, journalists, columnists and pundits across party lines agree: Olivia has already demonstrated to Toronto that she is the only candidate that can beat Rob Ford.
Here’s what they said:
“First zinger of night. Chow tells ford his gravy train has become a train wreck.” – Elizabeth Church, Globe & Mail
“I grew up taking #TTC and I still do. @oliviachow immediately differentiates herself from the crowd.” – Joanne Deer, CTV Truth North political panelist
“Martineau begins with a “full disclosure” note that Tory sits on Rogers board – which is something the Chow campaign wants people to know.” – Daniel Dale, Toronto Star
“Olivia Chow questions John Tory’s courage to stand up to Ford’s positions.” – CBC Toronto
“Chow hitting Tory, saying the city hasn’t even put in an application for the federal funding Scarb subway advocates counting on.” – Oliver Moore, Globe & Mail
“Ford says the Scarborough extension costs “$5” per household. Incorrect. It’ll be $40 per year as of 2016 for about 30 years.” – Daniel Dale, Toronto Star
“John Tory is referring to Ford as Rob.” – Jon Lorinc, Globe & Mail
“@oliviachow leading CityTV’s viewer poll of trust on transit with 40 per cent.” – Laura Kane, Toronto Star
“Most viewers of [the] debate rank Chow [as] the person they trust most on the transit file.” – James Armstrong, Global TV
“It’s pretty obvious – the only person who has the facts and not the anger is @oliviachow.” – Joanne Deer, CTV Truth North political panelist
“Why do John Tory and Rob Ford hate buses? Poor sad buses.” – Antionia Zerbisias, Toronto Star
“Mr. Ford is actually right.” – John Tory, 5:23 p.m.
“Tory agrees with Ford that TTC service hasn’t been cut. Which, again, is wrong.” – Jonathan Goldsbie, NOW Magazine
As the debate continues, Olivia will continue to show her challengers – and the people of Toronto – that she is the top candidate for a better city.
Facebook pal spotted this on the way to work. Fits.
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If John Tory will lie about his past, won’t he also lie about Toronto’s future? (updated)
#TOpoli tweeted truth
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Twitter blue checked me!
I’m not entirely sure what this means, but Chatty Trout spotted it and told me.
Does this mean I can now boost my billable rate? Get better tables in restaurants? Live in a $10-million mansion on Lakeworth Lane in Palm Beach?
Oh, wait, that last one’s John Tory. But anyway, I’m blue checked. Watch out, baby.
John Tory: Happy International Waffle Day!
Five reasons we don’t need jets on Toronto’s waterfront
- “Whisper jets” is the biggest oxymoron since “airline food”
- Jets belong at Pearson, where they can keep company with the other jets
- The waterfront is a mess as it is – let’s not make it even worse, okay?
- Porter is fibbing about its “facts” and plenty of other stuff – why reward them?
- Dumping dirt in the lake to extend runways is, you know, dumber than a sack of hammers. Dumber than a box of hair. Dumber than Rob Anders. Dumber than…you get the idea.
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